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Content/Trigger Warning: This post explores topics of systemic racism in philanthropy including colonialism and anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. For culturally safe and accessible resources for Black people visit Black Mental Health Canada or Healing in Colour. For culturally safe and trauma-informed support Indigenous people, available 24 hours a day, please visit First Nations Health Authority – Mental Health and Wellness...
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The Jhajj Foundation supports qualified applicants pursuing community economic development initiatives, with priority given to organizations with programs to support alcohol addiction and/or recovery.
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Vancity Community Foundation supported ShredMasters to participate in a custom marketing workshop to build internal marketing capacity while completing a marketing plan. CSE also received support to hire a sales person to grow the client base for both ShredMasters and ValleyRecycling, a commercial and residential supportive employment recycling social enterprise the organization also operates.
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The Lily Dekraker Memorial Fund supports various organizations in the community.
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The Metro Vancouver Homeless Count, run by the BC Non-Profit Housing Association aims to provide a snapshot of the region’s homeless population.
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The Blue Skies Fund supports qualified donees and/or charitable organizations promoting active minds and healthy bodies for all age groups.
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BGH Community Fund supports programs and initiatives that promote community economic development. Priority will be given to projects which help alleviate poverty, foster self-reliance (self sufficiency) and help recipients gain confidence and power.
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The BC Borstal Association Fund provides grants to the BC Borstal Association for building repair, development and construction. The BC Borstal Association has traditionally assisted in the reintegration of persons on parole; and today it continues that service with a focus on the roots of offending.
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Common Thread is a cooperative social enterprise based in Vancouver. The co-op provides practical and flexible training and employment in industrial sewing for women who are newcomers to Canada, who are living with mental health challenges, or who are experiencing other employment barriers. These women are able to thrive and learn in a supportive environment, acquiring new skills and taking...